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October 05, 2009 by
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THE FACEOFF: ME VS. NATHAN'S EX...
The Pre-Game Warm-Up: Part 2
October 02, 2009 by
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The following is a continuation of a fictional blog novel featuring a hockey playing hero and the non-existent California Gladiators hockey team. If you like the story, please vote for it in the TextNovel/Dorchester contest.
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Nathan, per the California Gladiators Hockey...
INTRODUCING: TOSSING THE GLOVES -- a hockey romance
October 01, 2009 by
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What follows from here on out is a blovel (blog novel) about a girl finding herself and finding her man. This story is also entered into the Textnovel.com/Dorchester Publishing contest. If you like reading it, please do me a favor and click on the link at the bottom of...
Announcement: GWAP version 2.0
September 28, 2009 by
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Hi everyone,Okay, okay, so I called it quits a few months back, right? Right.You might be wondering then, why in the world is Finny back on GwaP, posting announcements? Well, the thing is... it's been hard for me to keep my fingers hockey-blog free. I've itched to tell you...
Game Over: a fond farewell
August 10, 2009 by
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Well, this is a long time coming, and we both knew it was inevitable.Welcome, lovelies, to the end.(Yes, so dramatic. I know.)To be honest, this is probably the hardest post I've ever had to write. Girl With a Puck: the blog, is officially closing its doors. I can no longer maintain...
Open Letter: You Know I Still Love You, Right?
May 13, 2009 by
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Dear Lovelies, Duckies, and Boos,I know I've been MIA for the last few weeks, and in fact, this entire series. The thing about it is, I love you, I really do. But things in my "real" life have been exceptionally hectic as of late. I may have been neglecting you, GwaP...
"Sharks Drown in Pond!"
April 28, 2009 by
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That's what my friend C said post-game, as we ran around the Honda Center triumphantly. She carried the above sign with great pride as the San Jose fans trekked out, dejected.Of course, the sweetest win is the one that seals your ticket into the next round (or seals your fate as...
Ducks Get Come-Uppance in Sharks' G3 Win
April 22, 2009 by
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"In that situation, that's dumb, a dumb time to put your stick in, and it cost us. I take full responsibility for that one. I was just trying to make a play, but I was trying to do too much."--Corey Perry, Ducks forwardquote courtesy: OC RegisterYou betcha, kid. In fact...
Liveblog: WCQF Game 3 - Sharks Sink or Swim?
April 21, 2009 by
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With the Ducks leading 2-0, and the Sharks reportedly not looking to change their game plan, the Battle of California resumes tonight in SoCal, where the heat is soaring and the Sharks are in danger of dropping to an 0-3 hole if they can't find a way to swim through this one.The...
OT: Double Duck Daddies
April 20, 2009 by
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Per the OC Register, Francois Beauchemin and Todd Marchant were missing from this morning's practice.Apparently, both men were accompanying their wives as they each welcomed a new addition to their family. GwaP congratulates the new Ducks Daddies and welcomes the new Baby Beauch...
Lucky Ducky, Up 2-0 in series against Sharks
April 20, 2009 by
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Anaheim youngsters, coupled with Jonas Hiller’s ovation-worthy performance, yielded a 3-2 win over the Sharks and granted the Ducks a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Goals from Bobby Ryan, Andrew Ebbett, and Drew Miller helped Anaheim secure their second straight win on enemy...
Do Or Die, One Game at a Time
April 17, 2009 by
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Not so fast there, experts. Anaheim's not going to throw in the towel that easily. We're not going to roll over and let San Jose swim right past us in this race.Granted, it's just one game. Just one win. But it's one less than the Sharks have currently and for the moment...
Pep Talk: Opening Round Playoff Edition
April 16, 2009 by
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Playoffs. It's like a drug. Once you taste it, you're hooked. Even the very hint of playoffs trigger hunger, salivation, and a deep-seated craving. Tonight, welcome to your first taste of playoffs, boys -- California style.San Jose is not fooled. They do not believe they'...
Predictions: Round One
April 15, 2009 by
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It's that time of year when the monkeys come out to play, the experts spew their numbers and make their picks, and bloggers bust out brackets (which, of course, I'm not done with yet) and hustle to create their playoff pools.Yes, folks, wake up and smell the fresh ice. It&...
Behind Enemy Lines: Undercover Underdog
April 15, 2009 by
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Yesterday's post was delayed until today because the Alpha squad here at GwaP went undercover over at the HP Pavilion and broke into the coach's office to gather his latest notes on how he plans to coach his team to victory over the Ducks. Our spies were unable to uncover much...
Cup Craze 2009, Now Open For Madness
April 13, 2009 by
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After a weekend featuring back-to-back shootout games to two different teams not even in the playoff picture, Anaheim now knows to gear up for a war against their Northern nemesis, the San Jose Sharks.Friday night, the Ducks put on a show for their home crowd that was nearly ruined...
Winning & Clinching
April 10, 2009 by
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Tonight's game against the non-playoff-bound Dallas Stars presents the Ducks with a chance to secure their invitation to the post-season party. If Nashville drops their game against Minnesota tonight, Anaheim needs only one point to ensure they're playoff bound.Once that gets...
OT: Tragedy Hits Angels and CSUF community
April 09, 2009 by
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This morning, I had a meeting at work and missed all the devastating news of the loss suffered by the Anaheim Angels until much later. Nick Adenhart, a young 22-year-old pitcher who participated in last night's game, was involved in a late night accident near Downtown Fullerton...
OMG. This is why I heart you, you crazy fool.
April 08, 2009 by
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The Canucks were asked, "Who would win Dancing with the Stars?" and of course, a favorite for being picked on in situations like these, Shane O'Brien gets the nod from a number of Nucks.Don't believe me? See his shimmy-shaking for yourself and judge dear O'B&...
Splitting It Up
April 06, 2009 by
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A tense weekend of a home-and-home series against our Northern neighbors, the San Jose Sharks, yield a split. Two points, Anaheim; two points, San Jose. Sunday's loss marked the end of the Ducks' game winning streak at four, and prompted me to take a look at the numbers.What...
The Stache Gets Nominated for the Masterton Trophy
April 06, 2009 by
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O_O George Parros was named among the Masterton nominees this morning by the PHWA. The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is awarded every year to the player that "best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."Personally, I'm loving...
Seven, Two, Four and One
April 03, 2009 by
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Numbers aren't really my thing. In fact, Earl Sleek's had the blogosphere pretty much cornered with his number-spouting brilliance for a long time now. But today, I bring you numbers.Seven - Thanks to last night's shootout win over Vancouver, Anaheim has re-claimed the...
Liveblog: Ducks vs. Nucks
April 02, 2009 by
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Let me forewarn you. Much of my liveblogging consists of mainly emoting. Now that you know what you're getting yourself into, read on if you please.I was debating about liveblogging this game since I'm actually taking the time to sit down and catch it on the telly, but something...
Tonight's Throwdown: Ducks at Nucks
April 02, 2009 by
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In honor of the final regular season meet-up between my long-time hockeyheart Shane O'Brien's squad and the boys from the OC, I've finally got the ball rolling on exposing those Shane pics from last month's showdown between the two.Take a look at the Shane goodness...
Stick That, Oilers.
April 01, 2009 by
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Ducks 5 - Oilers 3[ AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jimmy Jeong ]Last night's performance at Rexall Place is the kind of performance I expect out of my boys every night. They opened the game by flexing their muscles early on and getting physical. In the first of the two fights that...
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